Scholarships recognise academic ability, financial need, or contribution to the community. Some scholarships are awarded to students in specific degrees; or from specific countries or regions, including regional Australia. Other scholarships are open to any student, studying at any university in Victoria.

The majority of our scholarships cover or reduce accommodation fees, but we also offer scholarships to fund travel for volunteering opportunities, and bursary grants which can be used for any purpose.

Scholarships for 2023 are now closed.

To apply for a scholarship:

• Download this scholarship application form
• Complete the form.
• Attach the form and any relevant evidence in an email to Dr Katherine Firth ih-academic@lists.unimelb.edu.au before 4 January 2023.
• You must also make an application to International House in order to be considered for a scholarship. Apply Now
• See below for details of the scholarships and how to apply. If you have any further questions, please contact Dr Katherine Firth ih-academic@lists.unimelb.edu.au

Scholarships awarded in 2023

Undergraduate accommodation fee scholarships - for students new to International House

Domestic Scholarships

• For Commerce students   
  Commerce at International House: Full fee, one-year accommodation fee scholarship          
  Domestic student from regional Australia, studying Commerce at the University of Melbourne. Special Entry Access Scheme, financial disadvantage. Awarded with the University of Melbourne Faculty of Business and Economics.

• For students of any degree   

  Dawn Wade: $22500 each year, three-year accommodation fee scholarship  
  Entrance domestic undergraduate student applying to the University of Melbourne from Western regions of Victoria with financial need.

  Weickhardt Academic Performance: $7000, one-year accommodation fee scholarship  
  Entrance domestic undergraduate student at the University of Melbourne with the highest school-leaving results (ATAR).

International Scholarships

• Accommodation fee scholarships   

  Vi and Pete Peterson: $14000, one-year accommodation fee scholarship          
  International undergraduate student, demonstrates financial need, academic performance, potential community contribution.

  Richard Cullen and Siu-Kuen Chan: $7000, one-year accommodation fee scholarship
  International undergraduate female student, from China (including Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan); demonstrates financial need, academic performance, potential community contribution.

  Mavis Jackson Academic Potential: $5000, one-year accommodation fee scholarship  
  Entrance international undergraduate student with the highest academic performance for school leaving results (ATAR equivalent).

General Scholarships (Domestic or international students)

• Accommodation fee scholarships   

  MM and RR Officer: $22500, one-year accommodation fee scholarship. 
  Domestic or international undergraduate student applying to the University of Melbourne; demonstrates financial need

Returners scholarships—for students continuing to study at International House

• Accommodation fee scholarships   

  1964 Alumni: $5000, one-year accommodation fee scholarship          
  Domestic undergraduate student who demonstrates Financial need,  academic performance,  community contribution

  Andrew Lee: $14,000, two years accommodation fee scholarship. Two scholarships awarded.
  Domestic or international undergraduate student, who demonstrates financial need, academic achievement, contribution to the community.

  Donovan-Johnston: $2500, one-year accommodation fee scholarship. Four scholarships awarded. International undergraduate student, who demonstrates financial need and academic achievement.

  Julian Gardner: $1000, one-year accommodation fees scholarship          
  Domestic or international student, who demonstrates financial need, academic achievement community contribution.

  Lyndal Pascoe: $2500, one-year accommodation fee scholarship
  Domestic undergraduate student, who demonstrates financial need and community contribution.

  Mavis Jackson Academic Performance: $5000, one-year accommodation fee scholarship          
  Second highest academic performance at the University of Melbourne in previous academic year.

  Peter Reade: $1000, one-year accommodation fee scholarship  
  Domestic undergraduate student, demonstrates financial need, academic performance, community contribution.

  Sundarason: $7000, one-year accommodation fee scholarship
  Domestic or international undergraduate student; demonstrates academic achievement and community contribution.

  Vi Peterson: $2000, one-year accommodation fee scholarship          
  Domestic or international student, who demonstrates financial need, academic achievement community contribution.

  Weickhardt Academic Performance: $7000, one-year accommodation fee scholarship              
  Highest academic performance at the University of Melbourne in previous academic year.

  Charlie Jong: $2000, one-year accommodation fee scholarship              
  Graduate student in Dentistry or possibly Medicine with academic performance

• Travel Grants    

  Global Citizenship: $5000 to participate in a humanitarian project in Australia or overseas
  Domestic student, who demonstrates financial need and academic achievement.

  TASC: $2000 to volunteer at Bamboo School in Thailand. Two travel grants awarded. 
  Domestic student, who applies for volunteer role.

Information about Scholarships

• All scholarships are awarded for the full academic year 2023.
• Domestic students include Australian citizens, Australian Permanent Residents and New Zealand citizens. International students are considered students who pay international fees for the purposes of scholarships.
• Entrance scholarships are only offered to students who have not already commenced university studies in Australia or overseas.
• Students apply for scholarships by submitting a single application form, and will be considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible.
• Potential community contribution to International House is demonstrated through prior contributions in school, volunteering or community service.
• Scholarships are fee reduction scholarships applied proportionally across the payment schedule.
• All scholarship holders are required to achieve a minimum average of 65% in Semester 1 2023 to retain their scholarship into Semester 2.

For enquiries about scholarships, including questions about eligibility and evidence, contact the Academic Coordinator, Dr Katherine Firth, on ih-academic@lists.unimelb.edu.au.

The closing date for scholarship applications is 4 January 2023. Submit your application form to ih-academic@lists.unimelb.edu.au.

"International House has been amazing in fostering an incredibly supportive environment for all of us, taking care of us and encouraging us to do things to take care of ourselves, both mentally and physically. I've made friends I know will last a lifetime and I've had experiences I would never have had otherwise. It’s been one of the greatest experiences of my life so far and I wouldn’t change it for the world."

Abbey Milligan (Bendigo, Australia)

Clifford Family Scholarship awardee 2019 - 2021

"I believe diversity and cross-cultural connection is so important for bettering ourselves. Learning and understanding other backgrounds and experiences is so valuable and International House provides that opportunity, for all students across the globe to meet and create a community that supports one another. I am so thankful for the scholarship, which has given me the opportunity to leave my small country town, attend university and the invaluable experience of college life. It has changed my life and given me an opportunity to excel and strive to better myself and build a successful future."

Bryce Owen (Mallacoota, Australia)​

Dawn Wade Scholarship awardee 2019 – 2021​

“The supportive and encouraging atmosphere at International House made me feel like I could find a home away from home and make lots of new friends - which certainly did happen! It really does feel like you're being supported every step of the way through your academic journey. Coming from Sri Lanka, getting a scholarship at International House has enabled me to settle down and find my roots in a place that provides nothing but love and support. Without the scholarship, I probably would not have been so at ease settling down into Australia, and it has helped my family immensely.”​

Pranavie Vijayakumar (Sri Lanka)​ ​

Mavis Jackson Academic Potential Scholarship awardee 2019​

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